Handover / Completions Manager

JASARA Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA Program Management Company in Riyadh is seeking a Handover & Completions Manager to oversee the end-of-project phase, ensuring construction works are completed and handed over to clients meeting all compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of project delivery experience, including 3–5 years in handover and completions roles, and preferably have worked on large-scale infrastructure or giga-projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project delivery.
• Minimum 3–5 years in handover, completions, or project close‑out roles.
• Experience on large‑scale infrastructure or giga‑projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive handover and completion strategy.
• Manage snagging and close-out processes, ensuring timely defect identification.
• Coordinate all testing and commissioning activities for compliance.
• Ensure completeness of documentation including manuals and approvals.
• Manage project handover process to client end-user with inspections.
• Ensure all works meet quality and compliance standards.
• Identify risks impacting timelines and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco. The company is established to deliver world‑class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga‑projects and large‑scale infrastructure developments.

Position Overview

The Handover & Completions Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the end‑of‑project phase, ensuring all construction works are completed, tested, documented, and handed over to the client in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements. This role ensures a smooth transition from construction to operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Completion Strategy – Develop and implement a comprehensive handover and completion strategy; define completion milestones, timelines, and deliverables aligned with the overall project plan; lead readiness reviews to ensure all disciplines are aligned for project close‑out.
• Snagging & Close‑Out Management – Manage and oversee snagging and de‑snagging processes; ensure timely identification, tracking, and closure of all defects; provide regular reporting on completion status and outstanding items.
• Testing & Commissioning Oversight – Coordinate and monitor all testing and commissioning activities; ensure systems are fully functional and compliant with project specifications; collaborate with engineering, MEP, and specialist teams.
• Handover Documentation – Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required documentation, including As‑built drawings, Operations, Maintenance, & O & M manuals, warranties and certifications, and regulatory approvals; maintain structured and auditable document control throughout the completion phase.
• Client Handover & Stakeholder Engagement – Manage the formal project handover process to the client end‑user; lead inspections, walkthroughs, and approvals; act as the primary interface during the handover phase with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, and Authorities.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure all works meet contractual quality and compliance standards; collaborate with QA/QC teams to close non‑conformances; drive continuous improvement across close‑out activities.
• Risk & Issue Management – Identify potential risks impacting completion timelines; develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans; resolve issues proactively to avoid delays in handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience in project delivery.
• Minimum 3–5 years in handover, completions, or project close‑out roles.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure or giga‑projects preferred.